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Yissachar is an ancient Hebrew biblical name with deep and multifaceted significance. The name first appears in the Book of Genesis as the name of Jacob's ninth son and Leah's fifth. According to biblical tradition, Leah named her son Yissachar out of joy and gratitude, seeing his birth as a reward and recompense from God for her actions. The name derives from the Hebrew root s-kh-r, meaning reward, recompense, or wages. The name "Yissachar" combines the letter "yod" (representing God's name) with the word "sachar" (reward), thus expressing the idea that the child is a divine reward, a heavenly gift given to the parents. In Jewish tradition, Yissachar is considered one of the founding tribal leaders of the people of Israel. The tribe of Issachar became particularly renowned in the realm of Torah study and wisdom. Midrashic sources and rabbinic literature describe the tribe of Issachar as a tribe of scholars and Torah students who devoted themselves to learning and teaching. The verse in Chronicles I describes the sons of Issachar as "men who had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do" - meaning they possessed special wisdom in understanding times and seasons, and in knowing the right path for the people of Israel. This tradition gave the name Yissachar an aura of wisdom, scholarship, and Torah knowledge. In Jacob's blessing to his sons, it is said of Yissachar: "Issachar is a strong donkey, crouching between the sheepfolds" - a description interpreted as a symbol of toil and dedication. According to many interpretations, the donkey symbolizes the willingness to bear a yoke - the yoke of Torah and commandments. Yissachar is portrayed as one who chose a life of Torah and spirituality over material wealth. The blessing continues: "He saw that rest was good and that the land was pleasant, so he bowed his shoulder to bear burdens" - meaning Yissachar recognized the value of spiritual life and was willing to bear the yoke to fulfill it. Thus the name Yissachar became a symbol of devotion to Torah study, of profound wisdom, and of willingness to invest and toil for spiritual values. The name carries a rich spiritual heritage and expresses the Jewish values of Torah, wisdom, and dedication.

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Genesis 30:18 - And Leah said, God has given me my reward, because I have given my maid to my husband, and she called his name Issachar

In Kabbalah, the name Yissachar symbolizes the principle of divine reward and punishment, and the idea that every good deed receives spiritual recompense. The name represents the connection between spiritual effort and the fruit it yields, expressing the belief that God rewards those who toil in Torah and commandments. Additionally, the name carries the energy of wisdom and understanding, attributes associated with the tribe of Issachar.

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Yissachar Dov Rokeach - Belzer Rebbe | Yissachar Shlomo Teichtal - Rabbi and Torah scholar | Yissachar Meir - Hasidic musician and singer

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